Oregon Zoo’s youngest elephant celebrates first birthday with message of hope
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Asian elephant calf Tula-Tu, the youngest member of the Oregon Zoo’s elephant herd, just marked a major milestone: her…
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Oregon corrects tax credit error affecting early filers
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Revenue says its free online filing tool, Direct File Oregon, has been updated to fix an error that…
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Veterans ski weekend brings healing and camaraderie to Mount Bachelor
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Veterans’ mental and physical health remains a major concern. According to a 2023 Veterans Affairs report, roughly 31%…
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Oregon’s top election officer says lawmakers can move up transportation referendum date – if they act quickly
By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capitol Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — Democratic lawmakers and Gov. Tina Kotek have less than one month to pass a bill if they…
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Oregon’s high school graduation rate inches up to record high, still below U.S. average; look up your school, district
(Update: Adding Crook County, Redmond statements) By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon high schoolers in the…
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Team USA Opening Ceremony sweaters made using Central Oregon wool, celebration planned in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Shaniko Wool Company, located in the small town of Shaniko, Oregon, just north of Antelope, has been honored once again with an…
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On eve of Oregon Legislature’s short session, budget crisis and transportation funding top lawmakers’ agenda
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Starting Monday, legislators from across Oregon will gather in Salem for a 35-day “short session” sprint to tackle some of the…
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Fewer immigrants are seeking Oregon health care benefits under Trump
By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — Thousands fewer people are receiving health care through a Medicaid-like Oregon program…
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Oregon DHS taking steps to protect rural access to SNAP benefits; Jefferson, Crook counties included
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Starting next Monday, Feb. 1, some people who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits and live…
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Rep. Janelle Bynum pitches patchwork ‘K-30’ plan to tackle generational affordability issues
By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle WEST LINN, Ore.— At a library in suburban West Linn, nursing students, millennial parents and recent…
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Oregon in top 10 of America’s most arts-vibrant communities for third consecutive year
(Update: Video Added) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon has secured its spot as a national cultural staple, coming in at number 10 in the 10th annual Arts…
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West Coast Health Alliance endorses updated immunization guidelines
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA) is voicing strong support for the American Academy of Pediatrics’ newly updated…
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Tigard mother, daughter indicted on forced labor and health care fraud charges
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Just days after the City of Bend recognized Human Trafficking Awareness Month with a proclamation, federal prosecutors…
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OSP K-9 team seizes meth and cocaine during I-5 traffic stop in Marion County
MARION COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Police say a routine traffic stop on Interstate 5 led to a major drug seizure in Marion County. On Friday…
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Portland police identify, arrest suspect in shooting of two officers
By Anthony Macuk, KGW PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Portland police said Monday they have arrested a man suspected of shooting two police officers in the…
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Authorities identify climber killed in 300-foot fall on Mount Hood
Authorities on Monday identified a climber from Portland who was killed in a 300-foot fall on Mount Hood on Sunday morning when he apparently lost…
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Ex-Blazer Chris Dudley, who narrowly lost governor’s race in 2010, says he’s running again for GOP nomination
By Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital Chronicle PORTLAND, Ore. — Chris Dudley, the ex-Portland Trail Blazer who came closer than any Republican in…
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Oregon State Hospital makes ‘significant’ improvements, is now in compliance with patient care and safety standards
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Hospital has made notable changes in regards to patient care and safety after a sentinel event in March of…
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OHA says Oregon hospitals fall short in meeting national standards for preventing some health care-associated infection measures
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to new data from the Oregon Health Authority, Oregon hospitals made gains in lowering the number of health…
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Governor Kotek appoints Ken Sanchagrin as Oregon Public Defense Commission Executive Director
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Friday, January 23rd, Governor Tina Kotek announced she has selected Ken Sanchagrin as the Oregon Public Defense Commission…
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